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1. A hot plugging module power supply device, comprising: a control unit, a signal processing unit and a switch unit, wherein the switch unit is provided with a current input terminal, a current output terminal and a control terminal, the current input terminal is connected to an external power supply, the current output terminal is connected to an external hot plugging module, and the control terminal is connected to the signal processing unit, the control unit is configured to transmit a first control signal to the signal processing unit in a case where the hot plugging module is connected to a system in a hot plugging manner; and transmit a second control signal to the signal processing unit in a case where an overcurrent fault occurs in the hot plugging module, and the signal processing unit comprises a second resistor, a capacitor, a diode and a transistor and is configured to transmit, after receiving the first control signal transmitted by the control unit, a switch-on signal to the control terminal of the switch unit, to gradually switch on the current input terminal and the current output terminal of the switch unit; and transmit, after receiving the second control signal transmitted by the control unit, a switch-off signal to the control terminal of the switch unit, to immediately switch off the current input terminal and the current output terminal of the switch unit.
A hot plugging module power supply device provides controlled power delivery to a hot-swappable module, ensuring safe insertion and removal while protecting against overcurrent faults. The device includes a control unit, a signal processing unit, and a switch unit. The switch unit has a current input terminal connected to an external power supply, a current output terminal connected to an external hot plugging module, and a control terminal linked to the signal processing unit. When the hot plugging module is connected to a system in a hot plugging manner, the control unit sends a first control signal to the signal processing unit, which then transmits a switch-on signal to the switch unit. This gradually activates the connection between the current input and output terminals, allowing a controlled power-up sequence. If an overcurrent fault occurs, the control unit sends a second control signal to the signal processing unit, which then transmits a switch-off signal to the switch unit, immediately disconnecting the power supply to prevent damage. The signal processing unit contains a second resistor, a capacitor, a diode, and a transistor to manage these signals and ensure proper switching behavior. This design enables safe, fault-tolerant power management for hot-swappable modules.
2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the switch unit comprises at least one NMOS transistor, and wherein a drain of each of the at least one NMOS transistor is connected to the power supply, a source of each of the at least one NMOS transistor is connected to the hot plugging module, and a gate of each of the at least one NMOS transistor is connected to the signal processing unit; and each of the at least one NMOS transistor is configured to be gradually switched on after receiving the switch-on signal and be immediately switched off after receiving the switch-off signal.
3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the switch unit further comprises at least one first resistor, and wherein the at least one first resistor is in one-to-one correspondence with the at least one NMOS transistor; a first terminal of each of the at least one first resistor is connected to a gate of a NMOS transistor corresponding to the first resistor; and a second terminal of each of the at least one first resistor is connected to the signal processing unit.
This invention relates to an electronic device with a switch unit that includes NMOS transistors and resistors for signal processing. The problem addressed is improving signal control and stability in electronic circuits, particularly in devices where precise signal routing and protection are required. The device includes a switch unit with at least one NMOS transistor and at least one resistor. Each resistor is uniquely paired with a corresponding NMOS transistor. The first terminal of each resistor is connected to the gate of its paired NMOS transistor, while the second terminal is connected to a signal processing unit. This configuration ensures controlled signal flow and reduces noise or interference in the circuit. The resistors help stabilize the gate voltage of the NMOS transistors, improving switching performance and reliability. The signal processing unit interacts with the resistors to manage signal routing and protection, enhancing overall device functionality. This design is particularly useful in applications requiring precise signal control, such as communication systems, power management, or sensor interfaces.
4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein a first terminal of the second resistor is connected to the control unit and the second terminal of each of the at least one first resistor, and a second terminal of the second resistor is connected to a base of the transistor; a collector and an emitter of the transistor are respectively connected to two terminals of the capacitor; the two terminals of the capacitor are respectively connected to a negative electrode of the diode and a ground wire; a positive electrode of the diode is connected to the first terminal of the second resistor, and the transistor is configured to be switched off after receiving the first control signal with a high level, to charge the capacitor, to form a switch-on signal gradually increased from zero to the first control signal, and transmit the formed switch-on signal to the gate of each of the at least one NMOS transistor; and be switched on after receiving the second control signal with a low level, to discharge the capacitor, to directly transmit the second control signal to the gate of each of the at least one NMOS transistor as the switch-off signal.
5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein the transistor is a PNP transistor, an emitter of the PNP transistor is connected to a first terminal of the capacitor, a collector of the PNP transistor is connected to a second terminal of the capacitor, the first terminal of the capacitor is connected to the negative electrode of the diode, and the second terminal of the capacitor is grounded.
6. A hot plugging module power supply method based on a hot plugging module power supply device, comprising: determining, by a control unit of the hot plugging module power supply device, whether a hot plugging module is connected to a system in a hot plugging manner, and transmitting, by the control unit, a first control signal to a signal processing unit of the hot plugging module power supply device in a case where the hot plugging module is connected to the system in the hot plugging manner; receiving a first control signal by the signal processing unit, and transmitting a switch-on signal to a control terminal of a switch unit of the hot plugging module power supply device by the signal processing unit after receiving the first control signal, to gradually switch on a current input terminal and a current output terminal of the switch unit, to supply power to the hot plugging module; determining, by the control unit, whether an overcurrent fault occurs in the hot plugging module, and transmitting, by the control unit, a second control signal to the signal processing unit in a case where the overcurrent fault occurs in the hot plugging module; and receiving the second control signal by the signal processing unit, and transmitting a switch-off signal to the control terminal of the switch unit by the signal processing unit after receiving the second control signal, to immediately switch off the current input terminal and the current output terminal of the switch unit, to stop supplying power to the hot plugging module, wherein the signal processing unit comprises a second resistor, a capacitor, a diode and a transistor.
7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein: in a case where the switch unit comprises at least one NMOS transistor, the gradually switching on the current input terminal and the current output terminal of the switch unit comprises: gradually switching on each of the at least one NMOS transistor, and the immediately switching off the current input terminal and the current output terminal of the switch unit comprises: immediately switching off each of the at least one NMOS transistor.
8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein in a case where the switch unit further comprises at least one first resistor, the receiving the first control signal by the signal processing unit and transmitting the switch-on signal to the control terminal of the switch unit by the signal processing unit after receiving the first control signal comprises: receiving the first control signal with a high level by the transistor, wherein the transistor is switched off after receiving the first control signal, to charge the capacitor, to form a switch-on signal gradually increased from zero to the first control signal; and transmitting, by the transistor, the formed switch-on signal to the gate of each of the at least one NMOS transistor, the receiving the second control signal by the signal processing unit, and transmitting the switch-off signal to the control terminal of the switch unit by the signal processing unit after receiving the second control signal comprises: receiving the second control signal with a low level by the transistor, wherein the transistor is switched on after receiving the second control signal, to discharge the capacitor, to directly transmit the second control signal to the gate of each of the at least one NMOS transistor as the switch-off signal.
9. A hot plugging module power supply system, comprising: a power supply, a hot plugging module and a hot plugging module power supply device, wherein the hot plugging module power supply device comprises: a control unit, a signal processing unit and a switch unit, wherein the switch unit is provided with a current input terminal, a current output terminal and a control terminal, the current input terminal is connected to the power supply, the current output terminal is connected to the hot plugging module, and the control terminal is connected to the signal processing unit, the control unit is configured to transmit a first control signal to the signal processing unit in a case where the hot plugging module is connected to a system in a hot plugging manner; and transmit a second control signal to the signal processing unit in a case where an overcurrent fault occurs in the hot plugging module, and the signal processing unit comprises a second resistor, a capacitor, a diode and a transistor and is configured to transmit, after receiving the first control signal transmitted by the control unit, a switch-on signal to the control terminal of the switch unit, to gradually switch on the current input terminal and the current output terminal of the switch unit; and transmit, after receiving the second control signal transmitted by the control unit, a switch-off signal to the control terminal of the switch unit, to immediately switch off the current input terminal and the current output terminal of the switch unit, and wherein the hot plugging module power supply device is connected to the power supply and the hot plugging module, the power supply is configured to transmit a current to the hot plugging module power supply device, and the hot plugging module is configured to receive the current outputted by the hot plugging module power supply device.
10. The system according to claim 9 , wherein the hot plugging module comprises any one or more of the following: a mainboard, a server power supply, a hard disk, a memory bank, a server node, a video card, a network card and a sound card.
11. The system according to claim 9 , wherein the switch unit comprises at least one NMOS transistor, and wherein a drain of each of the at least one NMOS transistor is connected to the power supply, a source of each of the at least one NMOS transistor is connected to the hot plugging module, and a gate of each of the at least one NMOS transistor is connected to the signal processing unit; and each of the at least one NMOS transistor is configured to be gradually switched on after receiving the switch-on signal and be immediately switched off after receiving the switch-off signal.
12. The system according to claim 11 , wherein the switch unit further comprises at least one first resistor, and wherein the at least one first resistor is in one-to-one correspondence with the at least one NMOS transistor; a first terminal of each of the at least one first resistor is connected to a gate of a NMOS transistor corresponding to the first resistor; and a second terminal of each of the at least one first resistor is connected to the signal processing unit.
13. The system according to claim 12 , wherein a first terminal of the second resistor is connected to the control unit and the second terminal of each of the at least one first resistor, and a second terminal of the second resistor is connected to a base of the transistor; a collector and an emitter of the transistor are respectively connected to two terminals of the capacitor; the two terminals of the capacitor are respectively connected to a negative electrode of the diode and a ground wire; a positive electrode of the diode is connected to the first terminal of the second resistor, and the transistor is configured to be switched off after receiving the first control signal with a high level, to charge the capacitor, to form a switch-on signal gradually increased from zero to the first control signal, and transmit the formed switch-on signal to the gate of each of the at least one NMOS transistor; and be switched on after receiving the second control signal with a low level, to discharge the capacitor, to directly transmit the second control signal to the gate of each of the at least one NMOS transistor as the switch-off signal.
14. The system according to claim 13 , wherein the transistor is a PNP transistor an emitter of the PNP transistor is connected to a first terminal of the capacitor, a collector of the PNP transistor is connected to a second terminal of the capacitor, the first terminal of the capacitor is connected to the negative electrode of the diode, and the second terminal of the capacitor is grounded.
This invention relates to electronic circuits, specifically a system for managing electrical signals using a transistor and capacitor configuration. The problem addressed involves efficiently controlling signal flow and voltage regulation in circuits where precise signal conditioning is required. The system includes a PNP transistor and a capacitor, where the transistor's emitter is connected to a first terminal of the capacitor, and the transistor's collector is connected to a second terminal of the capacitor. The first terminal of the capacitor is also connected to the negative electrode of a diode, while the second terminal of the capacitor is grounded. This arrangement ensures proper signal isolation, voltage stabilization, or signal filtering, depending on the circuit's application. The PNP transistor acts as a switching or amplifying element, while the capacitor provides energy storage or filtering. The diode ensures unidirectional current flow, protecting the circuit from reverse voltage spikes. The grounded second terminal of the capacitor stabilizes the circuit's reference voltage, improving signal integrity. This configuration is useful in power management, signal processing, or noise reduction applications.
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March 2, 2021
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